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Gov't Resists Prison Delay For Lobbyist Who Evaded Tax

By Anna Scott Farrell · October 8, 2025, 1:34 PM EDT

A Miami lobbyist who was sentenced to prison for evading more than $1 million in taxes should not be allowed to delay the start of his term, the U.S. told a...

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Case Information

Case Title

USA v. Melton

Case Number

9:25-cr-80001

Court

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 03, 2025

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